First sentence: 'This Kitaxriba was not a bad one' that's why women in family way goes that way' Mrs Davis threw it through hole first time'.
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First sentence: 'This Kitaxriba was not a bad one' that's why women in family
way goes that way' Mrs Davis threw it through hole first time'.
Appear to be field notes made with Karuk people, California 1932-33 period.
About a rite of throwing something through a hole that ensures a pregnant woman's child will be a good shot. 'Mrs Davis did it before Francis was born'. Mostly English, some Indian language (place name?).
Digital file
AA191/05/14.pdf
Previously accessioned as Binder 2: AA191/05/14
Creator: Ursula Hope McConnel
Control: AA 191/05/14
Date Range:
1932
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1933
Quantity:
2
2 leaves, 2 pages, handwritten in pencil on tiny yellow sheets
Formats: Loose Notes
Series:
AA 191/05